DivGuy, Author at The Dividend Guy Blog

I Buy Stocks at their 52 Weeks High, You Should Too

Summary: #1 The stock market is breaking records highs almost on a weekly basis pushing many stocks to their 52 weeks high. #2 Many investors avoid buying shares of those companies based in the fear their price will drop like a rock. #3 I will show you that the 52 weeks high stats is completely useless and you should not use it at all. Since 2009, we can tell the stock market has been running one of the most prolific bullish ride for decades. This phenomenon obviously pushes many company …

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On The Road #16

Blog, Personal Update

As soon as I can, I’ll update you on my one year trip. I’ve decided to leave everything behind and spend real time with the people that matter the most in my life: my wife and three children. This is my story, I hope it will inspire you to create yours. You can read my previous “On the road” articles: On the road #1 On the road #2 On the road #3 On the road #4 On the road #5 On the road #6 On the road #7 On the road #8 On the road #9 On the road #10 On the …

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Beating the Market in 2016

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Investing Strategy

Since 2012, I’ve initiated a tradition on this blog. Each year, I make a selection of 20 U.S. dividend growth companies and 10 Canadian ones. The goal is to build two portfolios of strong holdings that will beat the benchmarks. I’ve always used the same benchmark for the past four years: VIG: Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. VIG seeks to track the investment performance of the Dividend Achievers Select Index. XDV: iShares Dow Jns Cnd Slct Dvdnd Indx Fnd. XDV seeks to provide long-term …

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2017 Goals

Blog, Site Introduction

This will be a crazy year… 2017 will not be like any other year, not for me anyway. As I’m writing my goals for 2017, I’m comfortably seated in a villa up in the mountain in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. A though crossed my mind the other day: “For the next three month, I’ll be living in Costa Rica where I will wake up each morning on the top of the mountain, going to the beach whenever I want and explore this country like it’s my playground. For the next three month, I’ll be living …

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Sure Dividend 3 Favorite Dividend Stocks for 2017

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Investing Strategy

This is a guest contribution by Ben Reynolds of Sure Dividend. With a new year comes an examination of our lives. Many people start new year resolutions. Others review the previous year and plan the coming year. Analyzing your portfolio for the new year is important as well. Are there stocks that you should sell? What stocks should you buy for 2017? This article takes a look at my 3 favorite dividend growth stocks. They are all in the health care sector. The health care sector was …

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Give 2017 a Strong Start to your Portfolio

Investing Strategy

Yesterday, I wrote about getting the best resolution for your investment in 2017: stop struggling with buying and selling your stocks. After 2008, the stock market has never been the same. Uncertainties and fear of the next bubbles have fuelled up volatility to its highest level for decades. More than ever, investors struggle determining the right timing to buy or sell their holdings. I’ll make something clear; nobody holds a crystal ball and nobody can tell you what to do …

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